Rickiesmom

Seeing this thread for the first time. Bonnie, my black faced beauty, my smart, funny, opinionated, joyful girl, made it easy to love unconditionally. And when she gradually lost more and more backend function, as so many shepherds do, she did all she could with what she had left. Caring for her during those months was physically tiring, but never in any other way. She was already in decline when, unexpectedly, my first sighthound, whippet Rickie, came to me. Her patience was a marvel - he bit her nose one night shortly after his arrival, and she didn't flinch. There are pictures from a few weeks later of him resting with his head on her legs. There was just something about her. I believe she sent me Arlie, my big, beautiful greyhound girl. As different as they are outwardly, there is something about Arlie that evokes some of Bonnie's pet names, and surprisingly, I don't hesitate, it feels oddly right.

Godspeed Girlie. My heart goes out to you, her family.

What a beautiful boy. I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed sweatheart!

Agreed - too many pups lost recently.

They own our hearts forever, and deservedly so - hug your mamma in her dreams sweetheart!

I am so very, very sorry.

Now you just go put all those doggies in their place. But nicely And when you're done, happy fishin'

What a beautiful boy, they own our hearts forever, don't they!

I am so very sorry. Godspeed sweet Slick.

Welcome from Toronto! I was thinking the same thing (about the walk). Speaking of which.... pictures?

Run free sweet Cat, and send your mom a sign.

Robin, I am so very sorry. Sounds like Meg had a full and long life - good that you saw her recently

How heartbreaking. Run with the wind sweet Bronte!

Thank heavens, and angels on earth, that this poor sweet girl knew love and family before she left for the bridge. Run like a teenager Squaw!

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My heart goes out to you - there is never enough time with those we love.

Oh no! I am so very sorry. Run free angel-girl!

Pancho, run and play with all the other angels waiting at the bridge.

My heart goes out to you. Fly with the angels Bones.

Our hearts break over and over again, even though we know they are happy at the bridge. Bless your heart and his.

Like so many others, I am typing through tears. What a wonderful, handsome boy.

My heart breaks for you - our dogs are never with us long enough.

I am so very sorry for your loss

I feel your pain. It is true that in time things get better, but in the meantime.............

Katie Z is probably looking down from the Bridge saying Ha, I can play with a stuffie 24h a day - remembering with you that first night. I am sure a star is shining brighter in your sky.